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Democrats kicked off their second year in control of the state Senate with a fund-raiser last night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where for a minimum price of $1,000 lobbyists could mingle with some of the chamber’s key legislators. The event comes several days after a $5,000-a-head fund-raiser in Manhattan, which was set up to […] More »

The Court of Appeals ruling that it was legal for Gov. David Paterson to appoint a lieutenant governor gives the beleaguered governor a much-needed political win. Richard Ravitch, who was appointed lieutenant governor on July 8, is respected by members of both parties (Even David Lewis, the GOP’s counsel fighting against the appointment said, “One […] More »

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